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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Schemes for indigenous employment in NER
The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited , a Central Public Sector Enterprises  of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region , provides marketing linkage to the artisans and weavers of the North Eastern Region  by conducting exhibitions and craft bazars in various parts of the country which in turn generates indirect employment for the artisans and weavers. NEHHDC also procures their produces thereby providing market platform to their produces. Number of Artisans & Weavers benefited during the past 4 years is as under:
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Year
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No. Artisans & Weavers benefited
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2015-16
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1,624
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2016-17
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1,991
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2017-18
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3,100
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2018-19
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323
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Total
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7,038
The North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project , a livelihood project under the Ministry of DoNER, has facilitated in establishing community based micro-credit organizations and non-farm enterprises in its project areas which provides employment to Self Help Groups  in 10 districts of 4 States of NER namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Meghalaya for enterprise development.
North East Rural Livelihood Project , a World Bank aided project, being implemented by Ministry of DoNER, provides skill development training, vocational training to unemployed youths & Self Help Groups  members for job placement and self employment in 11 districts of four North East States namely Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 44.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.98 Crore balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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44,53,86,390
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IN PIPELINE
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85,58,360
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CONSUMPTION
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41,55,50,543
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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2,98,35,847
More than 44.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 85,58,360 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 41,55,50,543 doses .
More than 2.98 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
Ministry of Textiles
Scheme to Promote Textile Exports
Government announced a Special Package for garments and made-ups sectors to promote the textile exports,. The package offers Rebate of State Levies , labour law reforms, additional incentives under Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme  and relaxation of Section 80JJAA of Income Tax Act. The RoSL scheme has been replaced by the RoSCTL  scheme w.e.f 7th March 2019. The Government decided to continue the RoSCTL  scheme until such time the RoSCTL scheme is merged with Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products  Scheme. For this purpose, the Government has approved adhoc allocation of funds of Rs.7398 crore for FY 2020-21 for issuance of duty credit scrips under RoSCTL Scheme.
Taking a major step to boost exports, Government has decided to extend the benefit of the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products  to all export goods with effect from 1st January, 2021. Government has also notified a special one-time additional ad-hoc incentive of upto 1% of FoB value to be provided for exports of apparel and made-ups to offset the difference between RoSCTL and RoSL + MEIS@4%, from 7.3.2019 to 31.12.2019. Further, in order to boost exports in MMF sector, Government has removed anti-dumping duty on PTA, a key raw material for the manufacture of MMF fibre and yarn. Government has also removed anti-dumping duty on acrylic fibre, raw material for yarn and knitwear industry. Assistance is also provided to exporters under Market Access Initiative  Scheme. Government has enhanced interest equalization rate for pre and post shipment credit for exports done by MSMEs including textiles sector from 3% to 5% w.e.f. 02.11.2018. Benefits of Interest Equalization Scheme has been extended to merchant exporters from 02.01.2019 which was earlier limited to only manufacturer exporters. Merchandise Export from India Scheme  was in operation from 1.4.2015 till 31.12.2020 for exports made  with an objective to offset infrastructural inefficiencies and associated costs involved in exporting goods/ products which were produced/ manufactured in India. Recent Budget  announcements by Hon’ble Finance Minister includes scheme of Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel  Parks which will enable textile industry to become globally competitive, attract large investments and boost employment generation.
The value of exports  done by the country during the last five years is as follows:
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Year
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Export Value in Million USD
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2015-16
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262291.09
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2016-17
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275852.43
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2017-18
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303526.16
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2018-19
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330078.09
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2019-20
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313361.04
Source: DGCIS
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
PM Jan Dhan yojana: A boon in times of need
Women who are having PM Jan Dhan accounts are thanking government for crediting Rs 500 in their accounts as they are affected by Covid-19 lockdown. Union Finance Minister Smt.Nirmala Seetharaman had said that Rs 500 will be deposited every month in PM Jan Dhan accounts of women for three months from April. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, this disbursement is made to more than 20.39 crore women Jan dhan accounts. Welcoming the gesture of the government, the women pleaded for more monetary help during lockdown. PM Jan Dhan scheme was started by Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi in 2014 as a national mission for financial inclusion.
Sivasankari from Karur Thaneerpulli village urged government to increase the amount as they are not able to go out for work due to lockdown. Alexander, Business correspondent of Punjab National Bank Dalmiyapuram, while talking to Field Publicity Officer Trichy says that 700 Jan dhan account holders in the area have been benefitted by the scheme and everyone was happy for the help during lockdown. Senthilkumar, Banking correspondent Indian Overseas Bank Lalgudi says as people are unable to come to banks due to lock down he is going directly to their homes to distribute Jan dhan money. He says that people appreciated the service of the bank at their doorsteps.
Lakshmi from Karur Tirumachipuram says that she is grateful to central government for giving Rs 500 Jan Dhan Scheme during lockdown. Similarly, Shanthi from Karubkalapally village, Karur, Manimekhalai and Radha from Periyapalayam Kulithalai were all praise of the central government's aid in the hour of crisis .
During the Covid-19 lockdown, poor daily labourers are affected badly and women in their family face the brunt. The Government considers monetary help as a definite solace and well structured aid disbursement system achieved through DBT has come in handy in the crisis hour in the form of cash credit in Jandhan accounts. Additionally, the government is giving free rice, pulses, sugar, cooking oil, free gas cylinder to mitigate their sufferings.
Alexander Banking Correspondent Punjab national Bank Dalmiyapuram Trichy
Shanthi Jan dhan beneficiary Karur
Lakshmi Jan Dhan beneficiary Karur
Senthilkumar Banking correspondent IOB Lalgudi
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Prime Minister's Office
PM Greets people on Mahalaya
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Mahalaya.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said,
"This Mahalaya, we pray to Maa Durga to bless with strength to overcome the global pandemic. May the divine blessings of Maa Durga ensure good health and happiness in everyone’s life. May our planet prosper!
Shubho Mahalaya!"
Ministry of Civil Aviation
21 Greenfield Airports to be set up across the country
Government of India has formulated a Greenfield Airports Policy, 2008 which provides guidelines, procedure and conditions for establishment of new Greenfield Airports in the country.Under the Greenfield Airports Policy, Government of India has so far accorded 'in-principle' approval for setting up of 21 Greenfield Airports across the country namely Mopa in Goa, Navi Mumbai, Shirdi and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, Kalaburagi, Bijapur, Hassan and Shimoga in Karnataka, Datia  in Madhya Pradesh, Kushinagar and Noida  in Uttar Pradesh, Dholera and Hirasar in Gujarat, Karaikal in Puducherry, Dagadarthi, Bhogapuram and Oravakal in Andhra Pradesh, Durgapur in West Bengal, Pakyong in Sikkim, Kannur in Kerala and Hollongi  in Arunachal Pradesh. The airports accorded approval at Mopa, Navi Mumbai, Shirdi, Noida , Dholera, Hirasar, Bhogapuram, Kannur and Kushinagar are international airports and remaining are domestic airports. Out of these, eight airports namely Durgapur, Shirdi, Sindhudurg, Pakyong, Kannur, Kalaburagi, Oravakal and Kushinagar have been operationalized.
Government of India granted 'in principle' approval to Government of Uttar Pradesh  on 08.05.2018 for setting up a new greenfield international airport at Jewar, Noida. GoUP appointed Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority  as the implementing agency for the project under Public Private Partnership  mode. GoUP has awarded the project to M/s Zurich Airport International AG for development of the airport.GoUP has informed that the task of acquisition of 1334 hectare of land for Phase-I of the project has been completed and the possession of the land has been obtained. As per the Master Plan submitted by YIAPL, the forecast for initial year traffic is 4 Million Passengers Per Annum  for the airport against the initial capacity of 12 MPPA for Phase I. The estimated project cost for Phase I is Rs. 8914 crore including the land acquisition cost. As per the Concession Agreement, the scheduled completion date of airport is 29th September, 2024.
This information was given by the Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindiain a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India reports 1 Lakh Daily New Cases, lowest in 61 days
Less than 2 lakh Daily New Cases for 11 consecutive days
India's Active Caseload drops to14,01,609 today
Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber Daily New Cases for 25th consecutive day
Steady incline in National Recovery Rate maintained; Recovery Rate increases to 93.94%
Daily Positivity Rate at 6.34% continues trend of less than 10% positivity rate for 14 consecutive days
23.27 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India has reported 1,00,636 New Cases in the last 24 hours. This is the lowest in the last two months.The country has recorded less than 2 lakh Daily New Cases for 11 continuous days now. This is a result of collaborative and sustained efforts by the Centre and States/UTs following the “whole of Government” approach.
India has been witnessing a continuous fall in the active cases.The country’s Active Caseload continues to be below 15 lakh mark for the second day now;stands at 14,01,609 today. The Caseload is below 20 lakhs for seven successive days.
A net decline of 76,190is witnessed in the last 24 hours and active cases are now only4.85%of the country's total Positive Cases.
With more people recovering from COVID-19 infection, India’s Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 25th consecutive day. 1,74,399recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours.
73,763 more recoveries were reported during the last 24 hours as compared to the daily new cases.
Out of the people infected since beginning of the pandemic 2,71,59,180people have already recovered from COVID-19. This constitutes an overall recovery rate of93.94%, which is showing an increasing trend.
A total of 15,87,589tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country and cumulatively India has conducted over 36.6 crore  tests so far.
While on one side testing has been enhanced across the country, a continued decline in case positivity is noticed. TheDaily Positivity rate standsat 6.34% today. It has remained less than 10% for 14consecutive days now.
On the vaccination front,23.27 Cr vaccine doses have been administered under the Nationwide Vaccination Drive.
A total of 23,27,86,482vaccine doses have been administered through 32,68,969sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today.
These include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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99,68,836
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2nd Dose
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68,62,013
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,62,06,661
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2nd Dose
|
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86,71,758
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
|
|
2,86,18,514
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2nd Dose
|
|
1,68,302
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|
Age Group 45 to 60 years
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1st Dose
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7,10,44,966
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2nd Dose
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|
1,13,34,356
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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|
6,06,75,796
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2nd Dose
|
|
1,92,35,280
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Total
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23,27,86,482
Ministry of Defence
“AZADI KA AMRUT MAHOTSAV”
MOTIVATIONAL EVENT IN HONOUR OF INDIA’S GALLANTRY AWARDEES AT AIR FORCE STATION HINDAN
1. In commemoration of India’s 75th Independence Day Celebration under the theme “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav”, a felicitation ceremony in honour of gallantry awardees and their families was organized at Air Force Station Hindan on 14 Aug 21. The following gallantry awardees along with their family members were honoured during the event:-
 Late Major Mohit Sharma Ashok Chakra Sena Medal
 Col Tejendra Pal Tyagi Vir Chakra
2. Mr. Rajendra Prasad Sharma & Smt Sushila Sharma, parents of late Major Mohit Sharma Ashok Chakra and Col & Mrs. TP Tyagi graced the occasion. Air Commodore Manish Kumar Gupta AVSM, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Hindan felicitated gallantry awardees and their families in the presence of Station Personnel and other invitees. Air Officer Commanding lauded the gallantry awardees for setting the highest Military Standards during the tenure of their meritorious service. A total of 4 students who registered on GAP portal were also invited to witness the event.
3. The awardees said they were touched and felt highly honored by the gesture extended to them. Video clips of the wars, displaying the courage and valour of the gallantry awardees were screened for the invitees providing first-hand accounts of the challenges faced by the soldiers during 1971 war and the counter-terrorism operation in 2009 at Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. Col TP Tyagi Vir Chakra shared his experience of 1971 war with the attendees.
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Ministry of Steel
Union Minister of Steel Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia to inaugurate India Steel 2023 in Mumbai
The event aims to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the Steel Industry
The Union Ministry of Steel, in association with the Department of Commerce, Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and industry chamber FICCI is organising India Steel 2023, a conference and International Exhibition on the steel industry, from April 19-21, 2023, at the Mumbai Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, Mumbai. The event aims to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the steel industry.
The inaugural session of India Steel 2023 on April 19th 2023 will be addressed by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Government of India, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, Minister of State for Steel & Rural Development, Government of India, Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, senior Government officials and distinguished speakers including, Mr Subhrakant Panda , and Ms Soma Mondal , among others. During the event, an exhibition showcasing the latest products and innovations in the steel sector will also be held concurrently.
Over the course of the three days, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a series of informative sessions covering various topics. During, India Steel 2023 important sessions will be organized, covering topics such as "Augmentation of Enabling Logistics Infrastructure," "Demand Dynamics for Indian Steel Industry," "Sustainability Goals via Green Steel: Challenges and Way Forward," "Conducive Policy Framework & Key Enablers for Indian Steel," and "Technology Solutions for Enhancing Productivity & Efficiency”. Each session will facilitate in-depth discussions among industry leaders, government officials, and experts, aiming to address the challenges and opportunities within the Indian steel sector. These sessions will provide a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, insights, and experiences, fostering collaboration and innovation for the industry's future growth. India Steel 2023 will also host a series of roundtable discussion on key issues of the steel industry.
The India Steel 2023 exhibition will showcase advance technologies, products, and solutions from the Indian steel industry. This biennial event will provide a unique platform for attendees to engage with industry leaders, gain insights into future growth prospects, and explore opportunities for collaboration in the rapidly evolving Indian steel landscape.
For more information on India Steel 2023 and to register for the event, please visit www.indiasteelexpo.in
Ministry of Culture
National Culture Fund has completed 52 projects with various donors since its inception
Government of India has set up National Culture Fund  as a Trust on 28th November, 1996 under the Charitable Endowment Act, 1890. NCF is managed by a  Council and an Executive Committee. The Council is chaired by the Union Minister of Culture and has a strength of 21 including 15 non-official members representing various fields including corporate sector, private foundations and not-for-profit voluntary organizations. The Executive Committee is chaired by Secretary  and has a strength of 9 including 4 non-official members from the Council.
A donor/sponsor while making contributions to the NCF may indicate a project along with any specific location/aspect and also an agency for execution of the project. Besides, the interests accrued from the Primary and Secondary Corpus is also utilized for activities associated with the field of culture.
The aim of National Culture Fund  is to establish and nurture partnerships in the field of Culture and Heritage with private and public sectors, government, non-government agencies, private institutions and foundations and mobilize resources for the restoration, conservation, protection and development of India’s rich, natural, tangible and intangible heritage.
The major objectives of NCF is to administer and apply the Fund for conservation, maintenance, promotion, protection, preservation and up gradation of monuments protected or otherwise; for the training and development of a cadre of specialists and cultural administrators, for innovations and experiments in arts and for documentation of cultural expressions and forms that have lost their relevance in contemporary scenario and are either fading out or facing extinction.
Since inception, NCF has completed 52 projects with various donors.
This information was given by Minister of Culture and Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region Shri G Kishan Reddy in Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘TITLI’ to weaken as cyclonic storm by today evening.
The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘TITLI’ over north Coastal Andhra Pradesh & adjoining south Odisha moved Westnorth westwards with a speed of about 13kmph during past 06 hours and lay centred at 0830 hours IST of today, 11th October 2018 over south Odisha near Lat 19.0 °N and Long 84.1° E, about 90 km west southwest of Gopalpur and 60 km southsoutheast of Phulbani. It is very likely to move northwestwards for next 12 hours and then recurve northeastwards towards Gangetic West Bengal across Odisha. It is very likely to weaken gradually becoming severe cyclonic storm around noon, cyclonic storm around evening and deep depression by midnight of today, the 11th October 2018.
The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm  over westcentral Arabian Sea moved westsouthwestwards with a speed of about 07 kmph during past 06 hours and lay centred at 0830 hrs IST of today, the 11th October 2018 over westcentral Arabian Sea, near Latitude 14.5°N and Longitude 58.0°E, about 500 km eastsoutheast of Salalah , 490 km eastnortheast of Socotra Islands  and 670 km eastsoutheast of AlGhaidah . It is very likely to intensify further and move westnorthwestwards towards Yemen & South Oman Coasts during next 4 days.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing Centrally Sponsored Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana  under which maternity benefits of Rupees Five Thousand is provided in three instalments to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers  upon fulfilment of certain conditions.
The eligible beneficiaries are also entitled to receive the cash incentive as per approved norms towards Maternity Benefit under Janani Suraksha Yojana  after institutional delivery so that on an average, a woman gets Rupees Six Thousand. Additionally, PW&LM are also entitled for Supplementary Nutrition under Anganwadi Services, which is Centrally Sponsored Scheme under Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services  Scheme. Both the PMMVY and Anganwadi Services Schemes are being implemented across the country.
The conditions attached with release of instalments of maternity benefits are meant for improving health seeking behaviour amongst PW&LM.
At present there is no proposal to increase the maternity benefits provided under PMMVY to PW&LM with the Ministry.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Culture
Steps taken for easy access to Cultural Heritage Sites forPersons with Disabilities
The basic public amenities like drinking water, toilets, signages, etc. are available at most of the Centrally Protected Monuments including World Heritage Sites. Further, wheelchairs, ramps, Braille cultural notice boards and disabled friendly public amenities have been provided to make these sites accessible to persons with disabilities.
Following steps have been taken by the Government to upgrade the existing infrastructure at museums and art galleries under the administrative control of Ministry of Culture to make them adaptable to meet the needs of Persons with Disabilities :
- Ramps are available for easy access to the museums. Appropriate action for retro-fitting has already been taken up where such facilities were not available.
- Lift provided in museums, wherever feasible.
- Tactile Path, Braille signages, toilets for differently-abled persons available in most of museums/galleries.
- Wheelchairs are available in all museums/galleries.
- Some of Museums/Galleries have developed exhibitions with Braille labels and tactile path.
This information was given by the Minister of State  of Culture and Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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